A practical guide to choosing the right IP rating for a switchboard, including what IP ratings mean, common indoor and outdoor considerations, frequent specification mistakes, and what to define before quoting.
A practical guide to Form 1, Form 2, Form 3 and Form 4 switchboard segregation, including what each form means, why it matters, and how it affects specification, safety, maintenance and pricing.
A practical guide to the difference between a main switchboard and a distribution board, including where each is used, how they fit into the electrical hierarchy, and what project teams should define before pricing or specification.
A practical guide to the information typically needed to prepare an accurate switchboard quotation.
Custom Switchboards March 2026 · 7 min read If you’re looking for a custom switchboard manufacturer in New Zealand with a proven track record, AS/NZS 61439 compliance, and the capability to handle heavy industrial and infrastructure projects — Clive Wilson Switchboards has been doing exactly that since 1971. Based in Invercargill, Southland, we design, build, […]
Switchboards April 2026 · 7 min read The main switchboard is the central point of an electrical installation. Everything downstream of it depends on how well it is designed, built, and maintained. This guide covers what a main switchboard is, what it must contain, how to size one correctly, and what to look for when […]
Your switchboard is the heart of your facility’s electrical system. When it works, nobody notices. When it fails, everything stops. For industrial and commercial facilities across New Zealand, unplanned switchboard failure isn’t just inconvenient — it’s expensive, potentially dangerous, and in some cases a compliance issue under the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 […]
Every modern switchboard should have six primary components. These are essential for safe and effective operations.
